Friend,

Last week, the Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act – a bill I've talked with you about before. This bill would make Daylight Saving Time permanent, meaning we'd never change our clocks again.

Now it's headed to the House for a vote, and I know there are good arguments on both sides. So I'm asking: Do you think we should make Daylight Saving Time permanent?

In November, I asked you to sign a petition in support of the Sunshine Protection Act. Thousands of you signed on.

But since then, I've heard from plenty of folks who don't want Daylight Saving Time to be permanent.

It's not an easy call. Permanent Daylight Saving Time would mean more sunlight in the evening hours and less in the morning. In the Twin Cities, with permanent Daylight Saving Time, the sun would stay out until 5:30 p.m. in December (an improvement!). But, on the other hand, the first morning light would not come until about 8:30 a.m. in winter.

If signed into law, this bill would affect all of us. So before the House votes, tell me where you stand: Should we make Daylight Saving Time permanent?

Thanks for your input,

Dean